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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
The Labor Troubles in the Coal Regions

SHAMoKIN, Pa. Dec. 26.
Two freight trains moved today in this
region over the Reading road. The crews
were hooted by boys. A small number of
conductors and brakemen will report for
duty tomorrow. Many engineers signify
their intention to resume work when they are
called upon, claiming that they are not
Knights. 1t is believed that the miners will
strike when called upon, although number
are not in sympathy with the movement.
The Union Coal Co., the Lenuox Coal Co.,
and several individual collieries will be the
only mines in operation in this region. Should
the Reading miners go out, the strike will be
generally condemned in business circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

stigmatized unsparingly and with . vigor that
never failed to make itself felt. Probably
this energetic opposition led to the feud
which has eliminated in the tragedy report
ed Mr.. Liftleton was one of those who
early saw how essential was protection to the
Development of the resources of his native
State, and he had the courage to urge his
views in the face of his former friends, who
now became his enemies. He has done good
work in his State. We hope the reports
prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
STATE HOUSE MATTERS.
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Quarterly Meeting at the State House
Yesterday.

The last quarterly meeting of the State
Board of health was held at the secretary's
Office in the State house, Dec. 20, the men,
bers all being present, except the Hon.
Stephen ]. Young. who is still in Europe.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. A brief account was given
by the secretary of the work which has been
done during the last quarter. In the chemi-
cal laboratory sixty-four samples of water
have been snalyzed. from various parts of
the State. Some of these have been done at
the request of physicians. some upon
application of local boards of health
and the remainder for private indi
viduals. Remarks were made by DIR.
Horr and other members of the board
upon the value to the public of work of this
kind and the need of careful study and
supervision of the public water supplies of
the State. 1t was accordingly voted to au-
thorize the secretary to make during the
coming years, as far as possible, systematic
examination, chemical and otherwise, of the
principal public water supplies. Sanitary
inspections have already been made of the
school houses in considerable number of
towns and the work will be continued through
next month. The attempt is not to make at
present general examination of the school
buildings, but only in those larger towns
which can the most easily be reached. An
exhibit was made of the expenditures during
the first six months on account of the publi-
cation of The Sanitary Inspector and the hope
appears justified that the journal can be pub
lished at very slight or no expense to the
State. 1t was voted to issue a new edition
of several of the preventable disease circu-
lars and to issue as soon as soon as practical
BILE circular calling attention particularly to
the contagiousness of diptheria, one giving
hints on household sanitation and one on the
preventative management Of the infectious
diseases generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Riotous Russian University Students.

LONDON, Dec. 26.
A kispatch from ST. Petersburg says the
university students there are irritated again
by the action of the authorities confning
them to the university buildings and have re-
newed rioting. The students are being actu-
ated by political motives and say their aim is
to.secure the removal of the rector, the abo-
lition of the new university statutes and the
release of the students arrested during the
recent troubles. Prof. Mendelejeff prom
ised to impartially report the affair to the
curator, whereupon the prefect opened the
doors and the students dispersed quietly.
The students are not satisfied with Prof.
Mendelejetf's promise and have resolved to
send petition to the Gar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
A FATAL SHOT
A Sargent in the U. g. Service Shot
Dead

CRAWFORD, n. c., Dec. 25.
VIM. Stance, color sergeant of the 9th U.
S. A, cavalry was shot dead from an ambush
last night while on his way to Fort Robinson.
He was a very strict disciplinarian and was
believed to have been killed by one of his
own men. He stood high in the esteem of
his superiors and wore medal awarded for
mertorous services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
WINDSOR

Christmas eve, the children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Amos D. Hewett. with other relatives, neigh
bors and friends to the number of eighty,
gave them surprise party, bringing with
them numerous presents. The surprise was
complete and the evening was very pleasant
ly passed in social intercourse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
The London News Upon the European
Situation.

LONDON, Dec. %.
The Times correspondent from St. Peters
burg says: Gen. Won Schwinnitz, German
ambassador thought that the most peaceful
conciliatory assurances from Bismark were
that Austria had declared its intention to stop
sending reinforcements to Gallacia, and
hoped that Russia would follow Austria's
example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

James Tolmani while driving load Of
the load, the sled coming in contact with a
bare place in the street. As he fell off the
horse kicked him just above the knee, badly
fracturing the leg. He was placed on a
Crosby fracture bed where he now lies. DR..
Brickett is in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
An Attempt Made to Shoot a Magis-
trate.

DUBLIN, Dec. 70.
Thousands assembled at Mitchellstown
Saturday to greet Vaudeville on the occasion
of his release from prison. Upon his arri-
val he received a most enthusiastic welcome
Spaight, magistrate and wife were fired at
while driving at Killaloe, county of Liner
ick today. The horse was killed but no one
injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

Blanks are being sent out from the Office
of the secretary of the State Board of Health
for the annual reports of the health officers
and secretaries of health boards in the various
towns and municipalities of the State. The
questions asked are of such character as to
present, when answered. a complete sanitary
history of place thus returned, during the
whole year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
rhe Presidents Git to the Pope

BALTMoRE, Dec. 70.
The gift from the President to the rope
has arrived at Rome. 1t is copy OF the
- cons,;tntion beautifully engrossed. and
s.a; :, hoot form. 1t was forwarded
.hroncb cardinal Gibbons accompanied by =
,a..r- Tho President requested the Cardi-
nj 10 send congratulations to the Pope on
the approaching jubilee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Struck on Georges Island.

Roc KLkNp, Dec. 26.
Schooner Endeayor of Nova Scotia, with
a cargo of grindstones for Boston struck on
a rock at Georges Island and put into Port
Glide, leaking badly for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
To Undertake a Great Study.

BERLIN, Dec. 26.
The Prussian-G German departments of JUS
tce have- commissioned Judge Ashcroft
to study and report upon the American penal
system with view of making it the basis for
u new system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
MAINE DISPATCHES.
McNEALLY'S CRIME.
The Bank will Not Give Detec.
tive Power the Reward.
Treasurer Kelly'S Action Repudiated by
the Bank 0f1cialS.
The Latest Developments In Saco's
Greatest Sensation

SAco, Dec. 26.
The claim Of detective Power of Halifax
for the reward offered by the Saco and Bid
deford Savings Institution published in to-
days papers had the effect of bringing the
bank officials together for lengthy consul
tation. They say the reward was offered
for the arrest andconviction of McNeally and
the return of the stolen securities. The ar
rest was made, but in country from which
the prisoner could not be extradited, and the
dete ctive had been unable to get his hand on
the stolen bonds or even learn where they
were. Therefore they claim detective Pow
er has no right to the reward.
Treasurer Kelley's letter which he gave
Harry McNeally on the latter's departure for
Nova Scotia and which was seized by lawyer
Smith in Halifax was written by Treasurer
Kelley few minutes before train time, FRI
day night, and was not authoized by the
bank authorities. 1t was intended says
Treasurer Kelley for Harry to use merely as
a means of identification in Halifax with no
j lea that it would leave his hands.
This afternoon the trustees of the nstitu-
lion held a meeting in the bank and passed
vote regulating Treasurer Kelly's letter and
declaring it unauthorized by the bank au-
,horities.
As to what will be done with the young
iefaulter if he returns to Saco, is matter
which lies wholly with County Attorney ii.
II. Burbank. That gentlemen when inter-
viewed tonight, said
II have held no consultation with any body
relative to Frank C. McNeaifys return. An
Indictment for larceny was found against
aim by the grand jury at the September
.erm of court and it is not now within the
jurisdiction of the bank or any private in
Iividual to stop the prosecution of the de-
faulter. capias writ was ordered by the
court after the grand jury reported an in
dictment, and if the county attorney does his
duty the prisoner will be arrested and tried.
Nobody has a right to state that the local
authorities will not prosecute the case"
But" said the reporter 'if the bank Off
GERS do not see fit to appear against the pris-
oncr at the trial, what will become of the
case?"
The county can summons any witnesses
it pleases and compel them to appear in court
and give testimony" was Attorney Burbank 5
reply.
Harry MeNeally is not expected home be-
fore the last of this week.
TS.conb nisnatph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Appointed Minister of Finance.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Dec. 26.
Mahmond Ajelaleddin. the author of the
new budget scheme for balancing the reyen-
ues and expenditures, has been appointed
minister of finance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
HOMELESS AND PENNILEss.
Wakefield. wis.. Reduced to Ashes.

IRoNwoop, Mich, Dec. &c.
The best part of Wakefield, Wis, is in
ashes. Forty buildings have been burned.
Loss 500, 900, little insurance. Many fami-
lies are homeless and penniless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

LONDON. Dec. &c.
Gladstone left Hawarden today, euroute
for the continent. Five thousand persons
gave him an enthusiastic welcome upon his
arrival at Chester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Christmas Day in Brooklyn.

New YoRK. Dec. 25-
Christmas passed od quietly in New York
and Brooklyn Business was generally sus-
pended The inmates of the jails and char
table institute ms feasted at the expense of
those kindly disposed. The newsboys roy
ally feasted as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Blaze at So birmingham. Mass.

So. FRaMISGHAN. Mass, Dec 25.
The Everett house, containing fifty rooms,
used as boarding house by the Para Rubber
Shoe Company, was burned this morning.
Loss, 5000, insured. Bodell, the manager,
loses So 900. Incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Fire in west Warrington.

RocKLAND, Dec. 70.
The new stave, threshing and shingle mill
at West Washington, owned by Solomon y.
,.onkins of Whitefeld, and occupied by Lord
Bowman. was destroyed by fire SATURDAY
r,orninp. Cause unknown. Loss S25oo; no
insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Second Dispatch. ]
IiALtFAX, Dec.

IAIlEAA, DcCs Sp-
Frank c. McNeally and his brother left
here this evening by train ostensibly for
Maine. Before leaving Harry said that his
brother was not likely TO cross into the States
yet. lie spoke of returning to his old home
in few weeks, when matters are smoothed
over and public interest in the affair sub
sided.
Stipendiary Moulton surrendered to Consul
General Phelan the Kelly letter which Harry
stated was forcibly taken from him. Harry
McNeally is emphatic in his declaration that
the Saco bank will not lose dollar by the
embezzlement. The brothers still refuse to
give information about what has been done
with the stolen bonds. The public opinion
is that the bank received them back or has
its clutches upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
A Telegrapher Commits Suicide.

PITTsBNRG, Dec. 26.
Edward H. Kendrick, one of the oldest
telegraphers in the country, in a fit of de-
spondeney, caused by poor health and drink
ing, jumped from the Sixth street bridge,
tonight and was drowned. He was 80 years
old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
In Memoriam.

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Mr.. viii A. Bolton,
only child of Albert and Precilla Bolton, of
this city, passed from the earthly life TO the
higher and the better, at the age of 22 years
and two months. Mr.. Bottoms illness was
short, being confined TO the house but four
weeks and to his bed only four days, but his
sufferings which were very severe and acute,
were borne with heroic fortitude
and patience to the last. He
was graduate of the Cony
high school, ranking first in the class of s5.
In September following his graduation he
left home to enter the Bryant & Stratton
same ambitious spirit which characterized
him all through his school days. After
few months of diligent and successful study
he obtained situation in the large retail
faithfully filled to the acceptance of his
employer, till four weeks since, he
was compelled by illness to come to his home
in the city. Mr.. Bolton was young man of
rare qualities of mind and heart, having
gained the respect of every one who knew
him for true integrity of character and moral
worth. His sudden removal from the home
in which he was SO fondly cherished by in
dulgent parents, causes deep mourning.
The funeral services were conducted at
the residence of his parents by the Rev. II.
S. Whitman on Thursday last. A large
number of relatives, friends and neighbors
being present to testify by their tears of
sympathy, to the esteem in which he was held
by the community. The fora offerings were
very beautiful; the tribute from his
associates in the store in Boston was
lovely large pillow bearing the inscript-
ion cat Rest" which was placed at the head
of the casket. Another from his class of
the Cony High School, very beautiful
cross with the figures '''s5" at the base, was
placed at the foot. Two very handsome
wreaths from relatives lay on the casket and
covered either end Of the plate and a bunch
of tea roses was placed within the casket.
Mr.. Bolton met the announcement of his
physician that there was no hope of his recov-
cry with the cheerful words That is good
news Sad indeed are the hearts of those
weeping parents bereft of their only child,
but they are trying to look through the mists
to that heavenly home where there will be
no death, no separation. but reunited
family. They see him by the eye of faith,
palm crowned and redeemed. beckoning on
ward, waiting their arrival there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Fatal Accident.


Special 10 the NeHHepeo 9V"l"
LIBERTY, Dec. %.
Mr.. Ira Stewart of Maxcy's mill, Windsor,
while grinding steel shoe on his emery
wheel. was killed on the 25th INST. Inc
wheel burst, being highly speeded.and por-
tiou struck him on the forehead literally
crushing his head to pieces. He lived about
four hours, but was apparently unconscious
from the first. He leaves wife ana one
nrnwn-nn son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Michael Davitt Advises a Postpone
ment of Land Purchases.

LONDON. DEC. 20.
Michael Davitt, while speaking at Steep
Bridge today, repeated his advice to farmers
not to purchase land at the present time. By
waiting they would be able to secure land on
a basis of nominal rent 20 TO so per cent. un-
der the present figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Accepted a Call to Florida.

BATH, Dec. 70.
Rev. II. 4. Foss, pastor of Beacon st.
church for three years, has accepted call to
Florida, and preached his farewell sermon
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Another Disappearance.

SouTH NoRwALK. CT, Dec. %.
Eva Waterbury. aged eighteen, beautiful
girl of respectable family, employed in the
box shop, has disappeared. Foul play is
feared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
More Favorable News from the Golfers.

WILLIAMsPoRr, Pa, Dec. 26.
Three trains moved east Oh the Reading
road today. The regular crews are Off on
account of the Christmas holiday. 1t is un-
derstood that the men will return to work to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
A Defaulting Cashier Arrested.

NoRwIcH. Ct, Dec. 26.
Thos Hood, the defaulting cashier of the
board of water commissioners. was arrested
at two o'clock this morning at his resi-
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
by the Grand Jury at Bath.

BATH, Dec. 26,
After a session of seven days, the grand
jury rose this afternoon, aud reported l6 in
dictments, the larger part of which were for
liquor selling.
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The Reading Officials Congratulate
Themselves.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 70.
Reading officials are much elated tonight
over the stand taken by Reading employees.
They seem to think it will have wholesome
effect on those employed elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

DIR. I. Dewitt Talmage will lecture in
Granite Hall Thursday evening, Jan. II, in
the Oxford League lecture course. Tickets
for the course at Hunts music store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Will Handle the Gloves.

LONDON. Dec. 26.
Smith and Kilrain have engaged to box
nightly at the Aquarium one week in Februa-
~ and will receive fI,0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

The Mr.. Stuart who was killed at Windsor
Saturday,by the bursting of an emery wheel,
was the brother of Prof. G. A. Stuart Of the
Gardiner high school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
John Chinaman Finds Trouble in Canada.

OTTAWA; Dec. 70.
The government has notified the theatrical
agent that it will not do to put up $50 bonds
for Chinaman actor, or the Chinaman
would be taken out of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Resolutions in Honor of Ex-Secretary
Manning

NEW YORK, Dec. %.
The county democracy this evening passed
appropriate resolutions on the death of Ex-
Secretary Manning. A hundred members
will attend the funeral at Albany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
Sexton Pronounced Better.

LONDON, Dec. 26
Sexton is improving The fever is les
seniug and bis general condition is favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
FOREIGN intelligence.
M. CLEMENcEAN.
Assaulted in the Streets OF Paris.

PARIS, Dec. &c.
NJ. Clemencean was assaulted on the
street by NJ. GARNER, one of Sarah Bern
hardt's company during the last American
tour. The cause of the assault was NJ.
Clemenceas adverse criticism in his paper
of Carriers conduct in connection with Mile.
Moirmont, member of her company while
iu South America.
LArER.[
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Death OF Prominent Warrington Citi-

RocKLAND, Dec. 26.
Augustus J. Newhall of Washington, died
Saturday, after an illness of several months.
Mr.. Newhall held various town and county
offices and for several terms was member
of the State legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27

State VS.. Antoine Libby. L. T. Carleton
for State, W. t. Haines for respondent. In
dictment for keeping a liquor nuisance in
Wateryille. In this case the jury disagreed
and were discharged.
State VS.. Elezer Lessor. Same counsel as
in last case. Indictment for keeping liquor
nuisance in Waterville. Verdict, guilty.
State VS.. Mary Lessor. Same counsel as in
last case. Indictment for aiding in maintain
ing liquor nuisance, by knowingly permit
ting building owned by her to be used for
the sale of intoxicating liquors in Waterville.
Testimony for the respondent nearly closed.
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VAUDEVILLE WELCOMED.

The above dispatch has been contradicted.
National Republican., 1887-05-09
Priaan RafOrin.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: The editoria
in yesterdays REPUBLICAN, upon this topic is ex
cellent in itself and rich In suggestiveness. The
experience at the Folsom state prison In Cali
fornia, therein described, is In harmony with
similar experiments elsewhere and with hui
man nature. Prisoners must be confined for
the safety OF society. Safety requires reiorma.
perpetual restraint There should be no alter
native: The. practice of turning loose unre
formed criminals is an atrocious crime in Itself
reform. 1t is the solid foundation of all intel.
lectual and moral growth as well as physical
npbuilding inside OF prisons or outside OF them.
But what shall those unfortunates do who have
never cared to work at all? Legislatures are
besousht to abolish convict labor. Party exi-
gencies require votes, and the outcry increas IS
from yt ar 10 year as the condition OF American
labor becomes more desperate under the fatal
errors of incompetent administration,
There is one way to keep convicts at work
and at the same time avoid injurious comp,
tition. The Folsom experiment has the germ
OF II in the improved living given to the con-
vict as lie progresses. Give full latitude to this
idea: Let prisoners be employed to produce for
their own consumption everything they need
and raise their standard OF Lying. just as high
as this principle will allow. Let the prisons be
surrounded by large farms and gard 'n', with
the machinery essential to varied mechanical
labor. Then let the well disposed, after suit
able probation, be encouraged to produce for
their own use all things good " eat, drink and
wenr. Skillful guidance and administrative
ability. would no doubt be needed. There
might be much casting of pearls before swine
and trials of patience that would strain the
forbearance of saint but in the long run 1t
would be grand success. It would make all
prisons self supporting, reform nine out of
len criminals, and provide the discipline OF
work for convicts without prejudice to outside
labor.
1t is amazing that no one of the many pro-
fessional statesmen has resolutey grappled
with this problem. IL seems to have been con.
ceded that TO relieve honest labor prison work
must be stopped. But we are not shut up td
this alternative. We can make the prisoner
support himself and relieve labor of both the
diIect burden and the competition.
EDWARD DANIELS.
GuNsToN, May G. 1887.